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Augustus William Hare was an English author born on November 17, 1792, and died on January 22, 1834. Known for his travelogues and biographies, he is particularly renowned for his collaborative work on 'The English worthies' with John Clark.

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“The difference between those whom the world esteems as good and those whom it condemns as bad, is in many cases little else than that the former have been better sheltered from temptation.”

World Littles Has Beens Differences Cases Esteem Temptation Former

Book:Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers. Third edition. First Series

Source: Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers. Third edition. First Series

“Do, and have done. The former is far the easiest.”

Done Former

Book:Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers: From the Fifth London Ed

Source: Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers: From the Fifth London Ed

“Few minds are sunlike, sources of light in themselves and to others: many more are moons that shine with a borrowed radiance. One may easily distinguish the two: the former are always full; the latter only now and then, when their suns are shining full upon them.”

Mind May Two Light Sun Source Moon Shining Former Latter Now And Then Borrowed Radiance

Book:Guesses at Truth

Source: Guesses at Truth

“Practical life teaches us that people may differ and that both may be wrong: it also teaches us that people may differ and both be right. Anchor yourself fast in the latter faith, or the former will sweep your heart away.”

People Heart May Teach Wise Wise Words Practicals Former Latter Anchors Life Teaches Practical Life

Book:Guesses at Truth

Source: Guesses at Truth

About the Author

Born: November 17, 1792
Died: January 22, 1834
Known for: Author
Quotes: 92

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